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My Man Jeeves (Jeeves, #1)

P.G. Wodehouse
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My Man Jeeves (Jeeves, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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P.G. Wodehouse

My Man Jeeves (Jeeves, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1910s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse features a collection of eight short stories. Half of the stories highlight the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves, including titles like "Leave It to Jeeves," "Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest," "Jeeves and the Hard-boiled Egg," and "The Aunt and the Sluggard." The other half involves Reggie Pepper, another Wodehouse character.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

47,740 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse is beloved for its humor and charming characters, particularly the clever valet Jeeves. Reviewers praise Wodehouse's witty prose and lighthearted storytelling. However, some find the stories repetitive and Jeeves' employer Bertie Wooster less engaging. Overall, it’s considered a delightful read for fans of classic British comedy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Man Jeeves (Jeeves, #1)?

Readers who delight in witty humor, clever dialogue, and charming, light-hearted stories will enjoy My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse. Similar to fans of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest or Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat, they will appreciate the amusing escapades of the endearing Jeeves and Wooster.

4.1

47,740 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1910s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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